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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 24 months before the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 DP2 Merrill DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP2 Quattro DP2 Merrill 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 DP2 Merrill DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the DP2 Quattro.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and DP2 Quattro is 83 and 70 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
44
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
54
resolution is good (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $931 $931